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Why Using Local Companies is a GREAT idea! For Junk or Anything Else

  

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When you are using a local company for junk removal or for groceries or any other service also represented by national or franchise operations, you are helping yourself, your family and your community.  Here's how:

KEEP DOLLARS IN ATLANTA'S ECONOMY
For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $45 stays in the local economy. For every $100 spent at a national chain or franchise store, only $14 remains in the community.

REWARD BUSINESSES THAT MAKE ATLANTA UNIQUE
Atlanta is a massive city, yes, but we are a home to many startup, local businesses.  Without your support, these businesses will eventually be replaced by chain or franchise brands.  Locally owned, first on the scene, independent businesses are an integral part of what makes Atlanta a more interesting place to live, and keeps innovation high and costs low.

MORE LIKELY TO MAKE CHANGES WHEN ASKED
Local business owners are much more approachable when you have a request for a new service.  Oftentimes, you are speaking directly with the head of the company, and this also allows faster decisions to be made than at a national or franchise level operation.

BENEFIT FROM LOCAL OWNERS/EMPLOYEE'S EXPERTISE
Local business owners are in tune with the area, and know how to help if they can't solve your issue.  They also are very likely to provide "above and beyond service" - as the local customers are without a doubt, also (or about to be) their neighbors, friends and potential referrals.

ENCOURAGE LOCAL JOB CREATION
Studies show that locally owned businesses almost always create more jobs and, in fact, may well provide better wages and benefits than many national companies.

SAVE THE PLANET/ SUSTAIN THE ENVIRONMENT
Local business owners are often much more conscious of the effects on the local environment from actions their business takes.  Local businesses have the knowledge, the relationships and the drive to keep the community's homes as clean as possible and to reduce-reuse-recycle, as much as possible.

NURTURE, GROW AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY
Independent business owners are often people who simply will give more.  They live here with you and are accessible.  They are also much more likely to contribute to or sponsor local events.  Studies show avergaes of almost twice as much of their revenue goes to charitable causes as corporate chains do, sometimes as much as 350%.

PUT YOUR TAX DOLLARS TO BEST USE
Small neighborhood businesses require less public infrastructure and make more efficient use of city services, often operating out of small office spaces, compared to sprawling big-box stores and shopping centers, which are far more costly.

PRESERVE LOCAL FLAVOR
When it comes down to it - local businesses - often the leaders or innovators in a field - are the ones who we rely on as the backbone of a community, as well as the personality of the city or area.